Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Delaware Valley College prepares students for careers as legislators and politicians, political staff, policy researchers, and lobbyists. The program focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Program courses include: role of economics and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and application to specific public policy topics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Delaware Valley College

901 S Media Line Rd, Media, PA

Delaware Valley College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Delaware Valley College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Delaware Valley College offers:

• Agriculture Operations
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1340 - 1660 on the SAT, or 20 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 74 percent of which only 35 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at delval.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,400 annually. Some students at Delaware Valley College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Delaware Valley College Aggies participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Delaware Valley College offers a master's degree program in public policy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 500
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Annual Salary: $52400
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).